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Maintaining Customer Relationships After an Acquisition
When a business is acquired, its customers don’t necessarily transfer their loyalty to the buyer. Customers may worry about future pricing, service, product quality and whether the business’s new owner…
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Which Fringe Benefits are Tax-Free to Employees?
To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable tax treatment can be…
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Debits and Credits: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Accurate books start with a basic understanding of how financial transactions flow through your accounts. Today’s accounting platforms automate much of the double-entry process, making bookkeeping faster and more efficient.…
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Sometimes How Much is in Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts May Be Too Much
Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions generally are pretax or deductible, and the power of tax-deferred…
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Maner Costerisan Recognized as One of West Michigan’s Best Places to Work
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business honors firm’s people-first culture As employers continue competing for top talent, workplace culture has become a defining advantage. Maner Costerisan, a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm, is…